2025 marks the 200th anniversary of Norwegian emigration to America. 200 Norwegians is a podcast series exploring the lives of 200 different Norwegians who have shaped the United States—for better or worse-over the two last centuries.

Biweekly historical podcast series produced in collaboration with Vesterheim Museum and with the support of Norway House Foundation.

Episodes

  • Cleng Peerson

    Episode 1: Cleng Peerson Part 1

    The father of Norwegian emigration.

  • Cleng Peerson

    Episode 2: Cleng Peerson Part 2

    A biblical vision that would seal the destiny of his countrymen.

  • Cleng Peerson

    Episode 3: Cleng Peerson Part 3

    The final walk toward the Texas sun.

  • Margarethe Cammermeyer

    Episode 4: Margarethe Cammermeyer

    The colonel who took on the U.S. military after being discharged for being a lesbian.

  • Andrew Furuseth

    Episode 5: Andrew Furuseth

    The Abraham Lincoln of the sea.

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    Episode 6: Belle Gunness

    One of America’s most prolific serial killers.

  • Knute Rockne on ship deck

    Episode 7: Knute Rockne

    The legendary football coach.